In Partnership with Thinkbeef.ca
This quick and easy to prepare Stovetop Beef Curry comes together in no time at all. Made with tender beef, chickpeas and spinach in a savory creamy curry, full of fragrant spices – it will quickly become one of your go-to meals with 40g protein and 250mg calcium per serving.
In Partnership with Danone and Oikos
March is Nutrition Month with the focus on the importance of making informed food choices.
Greek yogurt is so versatile, you can use it in everyday cooking including in pasta dishes like this one. Oikos High Protein Greek Yogurt has calcium and protein to complement the rich roasted flavour of tomatoes and garlic with a bright green kale pesto. A perfect meal to make and enjoy anytime with 450 mg of calcium and 31g of protein per serving.
Menopause is associated with a range of symptoms which may affect quality of life as well may increase an individual’s risk of chronic conditions such as osteoporosis or cardiovascular disease. Menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats. Sleep issues, mood symptoms and others are no joke and it’s not something that women have to “endure” as part of aging. The experience of menopause will vary from individual to individual. Luckily there are a number of options to help manage menopause symptoms.
Join Dr. Nese Yuksel, pharmacist and current president of the Canadian Menopause Society as she discusses evidence-based information on perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause, how do each affect the body, increased health risks, dispelling myths, treatments, how to talk to your healthcare providers and more.
In Partnership with Get Cracking
One pot meals are simple and satisfying with no need for a side dish – unless you want one! Join us with Emily Richards on Tuesday, February 13th as she shows us how to make a Creamy Egg and Squash Risotto – a one pot meal made with squash, kale, cheese and eggs. This delicious dish is perfect to enjoy on a cold winter night! A great go-to ingredient – this recipe uses eggs in two ways to include more protein in this delicious and versatile dish with 27g of protein and 450 mg of calcium per serving
Thai Shrimp Satay Noodle salad with veggies and lots of fresh flavours is brought together with a creamy nutty dressing and topped with toasted almonds. Canada’s Food Guide recommends eating at least two servings of fish and seafood each week.
For people who struggle to include fish and seafood into their diet, ingredients like shrimp which are mild tasting, are a great way to start including more fish and seafood into your meal planning like this salad which is perfect for lunch, dinner or packed in a takeaway for work. Each serving has 175 mg calcium and 21g protein.
In October, a new guideline on the management of osteoporosis for Canadian healthcare providers, was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). The guideline is intended for use by the general practitioner in the prevention, diagnosis and management of osteoporosis.
What does this guideline mean for Canadians and their bone health? What do you need to know?
Join Dr. Rowena Ridout as she presents an introduction to the new guideline with information on the main areas of focus: exercise, nutrition, fracture risk assessment, treatment and more.
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Protein is an important nutrient for your health. It helps build and repair bones and muscles but there is much more to know about why protein is needed for good overall health.
Join Osteoporosis Canada for The Importance of Protein with Lucia Weiler, RD who explores the significance of protein for bone and muscle health, how animal and plant proteins differ, the vital role of amino acids and how to easily integrate protein into a balanced eating pattern.
Comforting, cozy and delicious – Tex Mex Cornbread Topped Beef Pie will be your new favourite recipe. A flavourful spiced-up beef stew is topped with a cornbread biscuit and is perfect when cooking for one or two or more. It’s also a great meal to make and freeze portions to enjoy anytime with 40g protein and 300 mg calcium per serving.
Bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissues all work together to support your body’s weight and help you move. They also make up your musculoskeletal system.
When you suffer from an injury, disease or aging – any or all of these can cause pain, stiffness and other problems with movement and function. Join us as Dr. Andy Kin On Wong shares the origins of musculoskeletal pain and the challenges it presents.